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PlanetScale

PlanetScale

The ultimate MySQL database platform

4.7
•19 reviews•

123 followers

The ultimate MySQL database platform

4.7
•19 reviews•

123 followers

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A MySQL-compatible database that brings you scale, performance, and reliability without sacrificing developer experience.
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Launched in 2021View 6 launches
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PlanetScale Beta was ranked #4 of the day for May 18th, 2021
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We've just made PlanetScale even faster. Now your database can run on NVMe drives, which delivers essentially limitless IOPs. This means lower latency, higher performance and lower cost.
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PlanetScale is praised for its scalability, performance, and developer-friendly features. Makers of Graphy and Superwall highlight its ability to handle massive data requests and support billions of devices with minimal engineering effort. Campsite makers appreciate its speed, security, and ease of management. Users commend its branching workflow and schema management, though some express concerns about pricing and the lack of a GUI. Overall, PlanetScale is valued for simplifying database management and enhancing developer experience.

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